I promised I would write why I got off FB, so here it is:
Really a number of reasons went into it, but the main reason was time. I found that I was spending WAY too much time on Facebook. The reality become very clear when everytime I helped Savannah get on-line for something I had to first check FB and Savannah would say, "Not FB again, Mom!!" The funny thing is, I was spending so much time trying to keep up with people I really don't even know that well, but are my "friend". I would even find myself looking through pictures of people I didn't even know only because it was linked on another friend's page. I WILL miss the pictures, but I figure the people I am really good friends with will continue to send me pictures other ways. A verse from II Thes. 3 really hit me one Sunday. It is talking about an undisciplined life and warns about those going around as busybodies. I felt like a busybody. There are so many needs right here in my neighborhood that I should be attending to. People I need to be having face-to-face conversations with. Not to mention my own family! So, I've been trying to play more games with Savannah, check in with more neighbors, and write more hand-written letters. The funny thing is, I don't think most of my "friends" from FB even know I'm gone! As personal as it feels at times, it still falls short of true fellowship. So, I guess that is it in a nut shell. I really don't miss it. One day will I be back? Maybe...but for now I'm enjoying the freedom from my little addiction. :)
4 comments:
Well, I kinda agree with the "spending more time with family" part. But that was kinda your way of socializing! Since you don't have a lot of friends that live around here, I think it is important for you to socialize with your buddies on Faebook! Just my opinon though...
I have to disagree with Prae for once....b/c I am hearing more from you now and AM ENJOYING that immensely! Love ya Sis! :D
I appreciate your transparency. In an age where people are more "connected" then ever before it is sadly a very shallow connection. Social media can be a huge blessing but must be used with caution. Time, once lost, can never be regained. All for His glory.
Here is a quote by John Piper on the subject (love it!)
"One of the great uses of Twitter and Facebook will be to prove at the Last Day that prayerlessness was not from lack of time."
Prae -- have to say I've had more personal contact since I've been off.
Jode -- have LOVED talking more with you too!
Eliza -- ouch! That is SUCH a great quote from Piper -- I'm going to use it :-)
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